M

M

$35.00 AUD

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Peter Robb
Binding: Hardback
Published: Duffy & Snellgrove, 1999

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings

'M' chronicles the tumultuous life and mysterious death of the Baroque master Caravaggio, blending art history with a gripping true crime narrative. This compelling work uncovers the dark underbelly of 17th-century Rome, detailing the artist's revolutionary techniques alongside his violent escapades and brushes with the law. Robb presents a vivid portrait of a genius haunted by his own demons, illustrating how Caravaggio's turbulent existence profoundly influenced his groundbreaking art. The narrative argues for a re-evaluation of historical accounts, offering a suspenseful and meticulously researched investigation into one of art history's most enigmatic figures.

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Description

Author: Peter Robb
Binding: Hardback
Published: Duffy & Snellgrove, 1999

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings

'M' chronicles the tumultuous life and mysterious death of the Baroque master Caravaggio, blending art history with a gripping true crime narrative. This compelling work uncovers the dark underbelly of 17th-century Rome, detailing the artist's revolutionary techniques alongside his violent escapades and brushes with the law. Robb presents a vivid portrait of a genius haunted by his own demons, illustrating how Caravaggio's turbulent existence profoundly influenced his groundbreaking art. The narrative argues for a re-evaluation of historical accounts, offering a suspenseful and meticulously researched investigation into one of art history's most enigmatic figures.